Calaveras this weekend ? (preferably Saturday)

[jobob]

Back by popular demand, Calaveras the Easy Way

I'd prefer to do this on Saturday, so that I could go on CindySue's ride up Page Mill & Old La Honda on Sunday.

Also, it looks like it's going to be warm this weekend, so I'd rather leave a bit earlier than we left last week.

So, would 9 am on Saturday be OK?

We'll depart from the Sunol Glen School parking lot (corner of Main St. & Bond St. in Sunol). There are no restrooms there, but there are portapotties a couple of blocks down Main St., at the far end of the Sunol Train Station parking lot.

Bring at least 2 full bottles of water/sports drink. A camelback would not be a bad idea if you tend to drink lots of water. Oh, and don't forget the on-bike snacks.

If we go the length of Calaveras as far as the wall & turn back, that's about 30 miles and (est.) ~1600-1800 ft of climbing with no place to refill water bottles en route. We could go down the wall to Ed Levin Park where there is water & restrooms, but that adds more climbing overall. Just sayin'.

If anyone's game for a longer ride (say, up Felter to the Sierra Rd. summit), I could be talked into it, depending on the turnout.

Lunch afterwards at Bosco's Bones & Brew?

[bikerz]

If we go the length of Calaveras as far as the wall & turn back, that's about 30 miles and ~1200 ft of climbing with no place to refill water bottles en route. We could go down the wall to Ed Levin Park where there is water & restrooms, but that adds more climbing overall. Just sayin'.

My bike computer showed 1780 feet..

I won't be able to join you, sorry to say, but you all have a great time!

[jobob]

My bike computer showed 1780 feet..

That's probably more correct. I left my computer on "record" when we drove home so it registered all of the ups & downs on the ride home and I wound up with 2500 ft, which I knew was wrong, so I guesstimated based on previous rides. Trouble is I never did that particular ride before, so looks like my guess was way off.

[Veronica]

Thom and I will be there. Have you been up Welch Creek?

V.

[jobob]

nope, I haven't yet. We could give it a try.

[Veronica]

GW12 made it sound like a nice climb and it has Thom intrigued.

His knee finally seems to be just about all better.

V.

[maillotpois]

I'd come, but we'll be in Markleeville.

[jobob]

We'll be thinking of you as we slog up Welch Creek

[maillotpois]

I'd really like to ride Calaveras again when it is light outside...

[jobob]

No prob, I can always be talked into this ride.

[SadieKate]

Yes, please schedule another time when both us Sarah's can come. Purty please?

I leave for Las Vegas on Monday and then fly directly to Moab for our tour so I have no business spending an entire day away from home this weekend.

Must resist. Must resist. Must resist . . . .

[Trekhawk]

Yes, please schedule another time when both us Sarah's can come. Purty please?

I leave for Las Vegas on Monday and then fly directly to Moab for our tour so I have no business spending an entire day away from home this weekend.

Must resist. Must resist. Must resist . . . .

Have fun on your holiday and don't forget I want lots of pics please.

[SadieKate]

Yes, ma'am. I'll do my best to follow orders. Be sure to send same to yellow. She tends to have a better memory for these things.

[melissam]

This sounds like a possiblity for me, but inquiring minds want to know...

How big of a slog is it up Welch Creek?

Will there be beer and stuffed mushrooms afterward?

-- Melissa

PS Sadie Kate -- Have a great time on your tour!

Maillotpois -- looking forward to hearing about your exploits in Markleeville.

[Veronica]

It's a dead end road. I've never ridden it. I think it's fairly steep, but it's a coast back to the bottom.

V.